I
am
sad,
tears
come
pouring,
rivers run
over my
face.
I
do
wish
I had
known
you Del,
but never
did we
talk.
I
so
cry,
for a
person
who has
punched
Ctrl-Alt
Del.
© Jim T. Henriksen
September 29th, 2005
Ctrl-Alt Del
I
am
sad,
tears
come
pouring,
rivers run
over my
face.
I
do
wish
I had
known
you Del,
but never
did we
talk.
I
so
cry,
for a
person
who has
punched
Ctrl-Alt
Del.
© Jim T. Henriksen
September 29th, 2005
I
am
sad,
tears
come
pouring,
rivers run
over my
face.
I
do
wish
I had
known
you Del,
but never
did we
talk.
I
so
cry,
for a
person
who has
punched
Ctrl-Alt
Del.
© Jim T. Henriksen
September 29th, 2005
Author notes
This poem, in the form of tears, was written in tribute to Del Warren Livingston, and was entered into poetryality's contest "In Memory of DelWarrenLivingston".
Written September 29th, 2005
In a list
A contest entry
- In Memory of DelWarrenLivingston by poetryality.
750 points, ended October 2, 2005, 20 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Comments
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Hi, Shahrzad! Yes, it's a sad poem, even the words cry. The photo was needed to take the sting of the sadness... Thanks for the comment, and the applause. Jim
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A sad poem.
But really a wonderful photo.
Shahrzad -
Hi, Free Spirit! I am glad you liked the style, and the wording. Thanks for the comment, and your applause! Jim
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I really like how unique this is, especialy the wording in the last tear drop. You have my applause
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Hi, Annalise! I am thrilled you liked my poem. Yes, while searching my mind for what to write, among the sadness came a little chuckle, as I thought he'd hit ctrl-alt del.
I am sure Del would have liked it, aswell as the teardrop form. Thanks for the wonderful comment! Jim
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Hi, myno! Yes, it was a bit difficult to write. I am glad you liked the use of ctrl-alt del as reference to Del's death. Thanks for the comment, and the applause! Jim
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This is a wonderful tribute to who was one of AP's finest. I also liked the use of ctrl alt del...istead of something as mundane as died, and which also was an indirect reference to Del. Very well written, and the teardrop form is splendid.
Bestest of wishes
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very nice format here... Like teardrops. Must have been a challenge to write, but you seem to have done quite well. I liked the use of ctrl alt del, with the indirect reference to Del... very clever.
peace,
myno -
Hi, timecube poet! Thanks for another great comment, and a heartwarming applause. It really means a lot to me that you like my poems this well. Jim
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Hello, ewanme. I am so pleased to hear that you like my form poem. I assure you, it was not an easy task! Thanks for the comment, and the applause! Jim
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small but perfectly formed
That is a brilliant piece of writing. Well intertwined ideas, grouped together in perfect droplets so minimally and with seemingly no effort. I wish I had known this Del. -
Well, your efforts have not gone unnoticed. There are too few good poets on here willing to try harder and push themselves to make better poetry. I'm glad to make your acquaintance
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Thank you, NeverGiveUp. Yes, it was hard to write this poem, for many reasons. First of all the form, secondly the contence, and finally to find a way to take the stinger away... Thanks for the comment, and the applause! Jim
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I like how the last line uses computer lingo instead of just saying "died" or something similar. Very unique and less tragic sounding... still not without emotion. You did extremely well in shaping the poem like tears. It must have taken you a long time to figure it all out and make sure it aligned correctly. Nice job!
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Thank you for a wonderful comment, Linda. Tears was the theme of this poem, and I tried portraying tears both in words and in the shape of the poem itself. I appreciate your kind words and your heartfelt applause! Jim
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excellent
A wonderful poem ,tribute to Dels memory ,the tears are shared
even though we may not have known him well, he was still in our AP family a wonderful style reminds me of tears falling
poetically done ..flowed like tears do in sadness of this sad time .great job ! Linda -
Thanks for the comment, grannyeri. Yes, it was tough, I had to dig deep to find the right words to make it fit, and also, there is after all only a few commonly understood two-letter words.
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Interesting design you used to write this poem. Tough to get each one the same I think, and have it mean something. Good job!
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Thanks for the kind words, Renee. I appreciate your heartfelt comment, and the heartwarming applause! I was not fortunate enough to know Del, but I truely wish I had. I believe he's up there, and smiles down at us all.
Jim
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The tears within these words are heartfelt. Del would have loved this poetry shaped like tears. I have cried a small flood since hearing that one of our great poets here has passed over. The beauty of the soul is that it weighs the same measure as the individual. Del had a particular spirit that touched the depths of all he met. He will be missed. The words that are left we will cherish. I am sure his family will love this work of word-art. I can see Del smiling now. Thank you so much for adding this creative poem to this tribute collection.
Much Love,
Renee
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Thank you, Don. I appreciate your comment.
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ah... very original! and well done..... wonderful tribute to Del and his family.
Don
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Thank you, Silk Rose13. I will read and comment on your poems to Del. Thanks for the applause!
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beautiful!! Love your format!!! that is a wonderful tribute to del. try and check out both of mine!!
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Thanks, Lencio! I thank you for your kind words. I truely hope Del would have liked the poem... Read his last poem, and it seems like he was writing about himself. Thanks for the comment and the applause!
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Thanks for the corrections. I got hint about "tears come" earlier, but I decided to try it, and it still looked fine. Also thanks for pointing out the typo in Ctrl-Alt.
I am honored by your words of thanks, and I deeply appreciate your applause.
Jim
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Thanks, Victor! Thanks for your comment and your applause! Talk to you later, my friend!
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Brilliant!!! What else can I say? A great tribute in the form of tears. Del certainly loved form poetry and this shape poetry will definitely be something he would love! He still will!!!
Love and light,
Lencio
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These teardrops are very well done, and the words are wonderful too. There are two little things, in the first stanza, tears come is the correct plural, and a typo in the third stanza, Crtl-Alt.
My life was enriched by the encouragement I received from Del, and though he had limited time, each word reflected a kind thought. Thanks for your sympathy.
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wow..this was indeed sad...great job jim!
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Thank you, Joan. I hope he sits up there and reads the poems submitted in the contest.
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Thanks, Mel! I appreciate your comment and your applause!
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It's wonderful the way you have formed your poem to fall like tears, Del wou'd've loved this.It's very Beautiful.
Hugs Joan
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wow! mad formation!!!! I enjoyed this read, an excellent tribute you have done!!! keep it up!!!!
Mel -
See? Now I started crying too. Strange what a little emoticon can do. Thanks for the applause, MagicLady! -
Thanks, Athena. I'm honored you approve of my poem, and I thank you deeply for the comment and the applause!
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Thanks, Maria! The tears just came by themselves. Thanks for the good-luck wish!
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Thanks for the comment, Manoj. I'm glad you learned something new. Form poetry is an amazing thing, and with some clever thinking, it can become a masterpiece. My suggestion to you is that you write your poem in another program (i.e. Words) that uses same style as normal AP-text (not textbox block-letters), and see how it forms. Remember though that unless it's centered, shapes must be "started" with a character (i.e. period) at the beginning of each line, to make the spaces filling in to the left of the shape valid... Good luck!
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Thank you, leander, for your wonderful comment. I appreciate it!
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Thank you, Storic. I too only got to know of Del after his death, and I'm touched by his testimony. About the form poetry, the tears just came to me. Thanks for the comment and the applause!
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Thanks, sis! Your heartwarming words are always welcome. I appreciate your comment and your applause. Jim
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Cheryl -
This is an awesome tribute to someone who seemes to touch so many lives. I am sure, where ever he is, if he is reading this, he is touched, deeply. Athena
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Aww this is such a well written poem, in the form of tears, now how didn't i get that idea. Powerful piece my friend good luck in the contest.
Maria -
Excellent tribute in super formation.
Honestly, this style was not known to me ... nice learning experience....thanks Jim!
Best wishes and good luck in the contest.
manoj
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This is such a wonderful tribute, and how clever to put it in shape poetry... very well though out... how we will miss his presence here
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a fine tribute
An excellent tribute to a poet who was obviously well liked and respected.
I have to confess that it was only after his death that I read some of his poetry, which in themselves, are a fitting memorial for a gifted poet.
Thanks for sharing this - in a style I have only just come across. Well done.
Teardrops! How very, very clever!
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So Beautiful!!!
Jim, Excellent use of shape poetry here. It is so sad, yet a wonderful tribute for Del. Although I never got to know him, from all the comments on his home page it seems he was highly revered not only as a poet but a great person. You have an excellent memorium to him here brother. I wish you all the best in this. Love and blessings, Joyce
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Thank you, Painpoet. Your words are heartwarming. I do hope Del looks down at us, and send us muses to inpire us...
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Thanks, AluraStar. I appreciate your comment...
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Very well presented piec of work i did enjoy this and the presentation was awesome good job and i am sure Del would be proud I cannot help but think he looks down with a smile on his face and a tear in his eye realizing how much he was loved and will be missed
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sadness. i like the form of the poem,very orginal,but the content of course is very sad.i am sure the family apprecates all the support.xoxo
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Thanks, Ruth. I appreciate your heartwarming words...
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I never had the opportunity to speak to Dale, but I'm sure those that knew him will be touched by this piece.
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Thank you, Lyrical Soul. I really appreciate your heartwarming words...
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Thanks, epitaph. I cry, because a poet I wish I had known better, died before I had the chance to know him. Now all I can do is learn how he was through his poetry, and tributes by those that knew him...
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Thank you, Audryn, your critique is always welcome. I will consider your suggestions, and may use them. Thanks!
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Thanks for the comment, Samplette. I appreciate your warming words, and your heartfelt applause!
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Thanks, Linda. I appreciate your comment, my friend!
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I too wish I had gotten to know him better and even more so after reading all these wonderful tributes. I only knew him in passing but I know enough poets on here who loved him dearly to know I really missed out on a great friendship. He will be missed and loved well after this day. This tribute is beautiful.
~Lyrical
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It is all ways sad when a person dies, i wish that i had talked to him too....because now i am missing out on a great soul. wonderful write.
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I think the tear drop thing is very clever. And I especially liked the content of the second one. In the first stanza you've written "comes" but gramatically it should be "come". I think in the third stanza the words "that now" don't quite fit. I think something along the lines of "who has" would be more fitting and would get your point across more clearly. Your use of computer terminology is very original and is an effective way of implying death without stating it.
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It is a wonderfully presented piece. We who loved him have shed several of those tears. It is kind of you to honor him.
Sam
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awesome
omg how thinking made you do a remarkable poem,great job!
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